Arsala Rizvi, CPA, MMPA

Arsala Rizvi, CPA, MMPA

Junior Accountant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Analyst, Corporate FP&A at Canopy Growth Corporation

  • Education

    • University of Toronto Mississauga

      2016 - 2017
      MMPA, Master of Management & Professional Accounting (12M)
    • Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada)

      2017 - 2020
    • University of Toronto Mississauga

      2012 - 2016
      Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) Accounting Specialist; Major in Economics - Distinction

      Activities and Societies: Department of Management, UTM Students' Union, UTM Library, Accessibility Resource Center

  • Experience

    • JONS Inc.

      Jan 2014 - Apr 2015
      Junior Accountant

      •Prepared year-end tax returns for personal and corporate clients of varying complexity• Analyzed and processed over 300 journal entries, including bills and invoices, using QuickBooks•Bookkeeping for corporate clients in Caseware

    • Walmart

      Mar 2014 - Jan 2015
      Customer Service Representative

      •Adapted fast-paced environment having to serve over 500 customers per day and managed multiple tasks in one of the busiest stores in Ontario• Displayed strong initiative by serving roles including, managing cash register, customer service representative, and on floor sales associate during extremely hectic situations to ensure the store operates efficiently

    • University of Toronto

      Sept 2015 - Dec 2016
      Teaching Assistant

      •Authored and compiled tests and examination based on the testing requirement of the professor•Communicated with professor on regular basis to discuss the course outline, training, MC question design and any problems that students have regarding the course•Invigilated and graded tests and exams throughout the semester within a specific time frame to ensure they are written and marked consistently and fairly

    • Prasad & Company LLP Chartered Professional Accountants

      Jan 2017 - May 2017
      Staff Accountant (Co-op Student)

      • Prepared year-end financial statements using CaseWare Working Papers for clients in various industries including service, investments, rental and construction• Effectively prepared over 200 corporate, trust and personal tax returns using Profile involving doctors, accountants, and real estate agents• Exhibited strong initiative in learning corporate taxation and prepared other documents including T5, T4, HST and EHT returns

    • UHY McGovern Hurley LLP (formerly McGovern, Hurley, Cunningham, LLP)

      Oct 2017 - Jun 2018
      Staff Accountant
    • MNP

      Sept 2018 - Apr 2021
      Senior Accountant
    • Canopy Growth Corporation

      Apr 2021 - now
      Senior Analyst, Corporate FP&A
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Microsoft Excel Advance Training Program

      Citi College Mississauga Ontario
      Jan 2014
    • CRA Tax Certification

      Canada Revenue Agency
      Mar 2015
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Arsala Rizvi, CPA, MMPA
      Third Place - Mini CPA Challenge CPA Ontario - University of Toronto Mississauga Nov 2014 Presented one ideal investment out of seven in a team of three students
    • Awarded to Arsala Rizvi, CPA, MMPA
      Chief Librarian Student Involvement Award University of Toronto Mississauga Apr 2014 Awarded for honorable achievement by the Chief Librarian and the Library Community Development Leader at Hazel Mccallian Academic Learning Center UTM
    • Awarded to Arsala Rizvi, CPA, MMPA
      Honor Roll Department of Economics Awarded to students scoring A or higher in Economics courses over the academic year2012-20132013-20142014-2015
    • Awarded to Arsala Rizvi, CPA, MMPA
      MMPA Admission Scholarship ($5000) - Awarded to students with an average of "A-" or higher in the final year of undergraduate degree.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Tax Clinic Associate

      Issued by University of Toronto Mississauga Students Union on Mar 2015
      University of Toronto Mississauga Students UnionAssociated with Arsala Rizvi, CPA, MMPA
    • Library Ambassador

      Issued by University of Toronto on Mar 2014
      University of TorontoAssociated with Arsala Rizvi, CPA, MMPA
    • Clubs and Society Auditor

      Issued by University of Toronto Mississauga Students Union on Jan 2015
      University of Toronto Mississauga Students UnionAssociated with Arsala Rizvi, CPA, MMPA
    • Support Assistant and Note Taker

      Issued by University of Toronto on Jan 2014
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